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ZIP Code 61870
Ridge Farm, IL, Vermilion County
Population
1,085
Land area
40.7sq mi
People per sq mi
27
City
Ridge Farm
ZIP 61870 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 61870 at a glance
- ZIP 61870 (Ridge Farm) is 88% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,044, 35% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $74,800 (72% below Illinois) and median rent is $690 a month.
Local data for ZIP 61870
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 61870, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,044
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$74,800
Median rent
$690/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
28.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
15
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
60
$2.21M annual payroll
PPP loans
$940K
44 loans
Campaign donations
$71
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 61870, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
755
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 61870, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 61870
ZIP codes near 61870
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 61846Georgetown | 5.4 mi | 43 |
| 61850Indianola | 6.5 mi | 33.3 |
| 47847Dana | 7.6 mi | 48.5 |
| 61924Chrisman | 7.8 mi | 142.8 |
| 47928Cayuga | 8.9 mi | 42.7 |
| 47966Newport | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| 61883Westville | 11 mi | 20.6 |
| 61817Catlin | 11 mi | 29.7 |
| 47974Perrysville | 11 mi | 40 |
| 61876Sidell | 12 mi | 41.8 |
| 61940Metcalf | 12 mi | 32.1 |
| 47854Hillsdale | 13 mi | 34.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 61870?
- ZIP code 61870 is in Ridge Farm, IL (Vermilion County).
- What county is ZIP code 61870 in?
- ZIP code 61870 is mostly in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 61870?
- About 1,085 people live in the 61870 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.